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Ru

Girl Name day: October 2 In French: Ruth
Ru is a short form of Ruth: on birth records it is written Ruth (830,294 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Ruth page. Also a short form of Tru.
Origin: Hebrew (Rut). Meaning: Friend, companion (also associated with 'compassion, mercy').
From Hebrew 'Rut' (רוּת), usually linked to 're'ut' meaning 'friendship' or 'companion'; the identical English word 'ruth' (compassion) reinforced its sense of mercy.

Name day for Ru

October 2

Why this day? Ru is a short form of Ruth, and shares its name day.

Ru is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Argentina on October 2.

The story of the name Ru

Ru is a short form of Ruth. It keeps its origin (Hebrew (Rut)) and meaning — friend, companion (also associated with 'compassion, mercy'), and shares its name day, October 2.

On birth records, Ru is rarely written as such: the Rus are Ruths (830,294 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ruth page. Ru is also a short form of Tru.

Frequently asked questions about Ru

What does Ru mean?

Ru is a short form of Ruth, which means friend, companion (also associated with 'compassion, mercy').

When is Ru's name day?

October 2, together with Ruth: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ru a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ruth.

Ru's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 4/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 9/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ru

Top 10

  1. Ruth96%
  2. Agnes93%
  3. Annie91%
  4. Anna91%
  5. Mildred88%
  6. Bertha86%
  7. Genevieve86%
  8. Norma86%
  9. Myrtle85%
  10. Mary85%

Bottom 10

  1. Mae42%
  2. Ruby42%
  3. Lillie42%
  4. Maxine42%
  5. Thelma42%
  6. Marjorie42%
  7. Alice42%
  8. Shirley42%
  9. June42%
  10. Dora42%

Love potential for Ru

Bottom 10

  1. Dora42%
  2. Thelma44%
  3. Maxine49%
  4. Alice57%
  5. Marjorie60%
  6. June60%
  7. Lillie61%
  8. Ethel61%
  9. Ruby61%
  10. Ada62%

Professional potential for Ru

Bottom 10

  1. Ada43%
  2. Maxine51%
  3. Thelma62%
  4. Bernice64%
  5. Ruby64%
  6. Jennie64%
  7. Joan64%
  8. Alice64%
  9. Jean64%
  10. Edith65%

Crush potential for Ru

Bottom 10

  1. Marjorie42%
  2. June42%
  3. Juanita42%
  4. Mae42%
  5. Gladys42%
  6. Alice42%
  7. Thelma42%
  8. Nellie42%
  9. Dora42%
  10. Lillie42%
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